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NDP in Early Talks for Official Status as Party Rebuilds After Electoral Collapse

Interim leader Don Davies rules out deals with Liberals while focusing on grassroots engagement and a leadership race to regain momentum.

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies says his party is in the "very early" stages of talks with the government about getting official party status. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
A pedestrian makes their way past the office of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh in Burnaby, B.C., during Election Day on Monday, April 28, 2025. Tijana Martin/ The Globe and Mail

Overview

  • The NDP, reduced to seven seats in the House of Commons, is in early discussions with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government to regain official party status without offering parliamentary support in return.
  • Interim leader Don Davies has confirmed that the Liberals have approached NDP MPs to gauge interest in crossing the floor, but the caucus remains united and committed to staying with the party.
  • Losing official status has stripped the NDP of key parliamentary privileges, including guaranteed resources and representation in question periods and committees.
  • Davies has announced plans for a leadership contest and a focus on reconnecting with working-class Canadians and unions to rebuild grassroots support.
  • The NDP is conducting an internal review of its policies and campaign strategies after a significant shift in working-class and union support to other parties during the election.